PIPE EXPANDING INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Improper pipe expanding is the main cause of refrigerant leakage. Follow the pipe
expansion steps below:
1. CUT THE PIPE
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Confirm the pipe length according to the distance between the indoor unit and
outdoor unit.
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Cut the required pipe with a pipe cutter.
2. REMOVE BURRS
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Remove burrs with the shaper and prevent burrs from forming inside the pipe.
3. PLACE SUITABLE PIPE INSULATION
4. INSTALL THE UNION NUT
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Remove the union nut on the indoor connection pipe and outdoor valve; install
the union nut on the pipe.
5. EXPAND THE PORT
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Use the expander to open up the port
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Expander
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Hard mold
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Pipe
pipe
pipe cutter
leaning
uneven
pipe
downwards
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burr
shaper